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Boog Krol leads after Day 1 of 2026 Groupon PBA Illinois Classic that looks like bowling’s RBC Heritage

JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 11:00 pm
Boog Krol leads after Day 1 of 2026 Groupon PBA Illinois Classic that looks like bowling’s RBC Heritage
Boog Krol leads after Day 1 of 2026 Groupon PBA Illinois Classic that looks like bowling’s RBC Heritage
In pro golf, the grind of the Masters is followed by the relaxed vibe and softer conditions of the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, S.C. The 2026 PBA Tour just went through its ultimate grind in the U.S. Open, and this week’s Groupon PBA Illinois Classic is looking pro bowling’s equivalent of the RBC Heritage. After Tuesday’s first round of qualifying at David Small’s Victory Lanes in Decatur, Illinois, leader Boog Krol was averaging 251 for...